BASIC MATTER 22: THE WEEKENDER BAG

Whether you are packing for a weekend getaway in Nasugbu or a day trip down south, don’t forget to tote your must-haves in these stylish bags. Mine’s a large Madaket tote from J. Crew.


(Thanks Ingrid!)

The J. Crew large Madaket tote is made out of cotton canvas with navy canvas handles, binding, sidebands and white piping, top snap closure and side snaps – it’s perfect, sturdy and definitely chic!



Perfect for all seasons, this Peter Werth Navy Holdall Bag is also a perfect bag for that quick weekend trip in the country. Its size means a lot of storage and is a great addition to any look.

Also from Peter Werth, this Ink Striped Holdall Bag is a great addition to your wardrobe if you're looking to establish a nautical trend. With a PU trim and an outer front pocket for more storage, this bag is definitely a must have.

All bags by Peter Worth are available at Brighterman.

BASIC MATTER 30 :IT’S ALL ABOUT ACCESSORIES AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Looking good isn’t rocket science but hey, if you still have those awful basketball jerseys, cheap boxy dress shirts and baggy pleated trousers in your closet, it’s time to restock your basics and invest in clothes with some character.



You don’t really need to think twice, throw away your most roughed-up shirt from rotation and that shirt with yellow armpit stains, pour it with gasoline and burn! Trust me, it totally won’t cost you a fortune.

For shirts, consider the slim cut button down opposed to the boxy ones you’d usually pick when shopping and remember to tuck the damn thing on.

To smarten up your look, go for this Black Leather Braided Slim belt from Peter Werth, these go perfectly with suit trousers as well as your favorite pair of selvages for a night out and smart tailored shorts for a trip at the weekend market.



Also, hats like the Hessian trilby by Peter Werth offer shade, flair and a twist to your weekend wardrobe of jeans, t-shirt and espadrilles plus, when it isn’t on your head, you can crush it into your weekend tote and still survives nicely.



To top it all off, add a vintage feel to your looks with these Ray-Ban Original Clubmaster Sunglasses. They add automatic originality to your looks and fashion style.

A little bit of new always keep things interesting - embrace it!